Larry J. Ritchie

Larry J. Ritchie, 84, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home.

Born November 2, 1939, to Howard and Grace (Anderson) Ritchie in Harrisville, he has been a resident of the area for most of his life.  He served in the United States Army.  On December 11, 1965, he married Sandy Messina in Detroit.  They moved to Lincoln in 1967.  Larry worked for the Alcona County Road Commission, retiring after 39 years.  Growing up on a farm, Larry enjoyed farm work and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He attended the United Methodist Church of Lincoln.

Larry is survived by his wife, Sandy, his daughter Kelli Ritchie of Alpena, his son Scott (Kim) Ritchie of Lincoln, two grandsons, Aaron (Kirsten) Ritchie and Brandon (Amina) Ritchie, two great grandchildren, Ellery and Grayson Ritchie, his sister Janice LaFave, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Hale.

Larry is at Gillies Funeral Home in Lincoln, where visitation will be Friday, January 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 11:00 AM until the funeral service at 12:00 PM.  Rev. Reeve Seagrest will officiate.  Burial services will be held at Twin Lakes Cemetery, Lincoln, in the spring.  Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice Compassus, Alpena, the United Methodist Church, Lincoln, or to the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation.